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20100029896 | Novel Coordination complexes and process of producing polycarbonate by copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxide using the same as catalyst - Provided are a complex prepared from ammonium salt-containing ligands and having such an equilibrium structural formula that the metal center takes a negative charge of 2 or higher, and a method for preparing polycarbonate via copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using the complex as a catalyst. When the complex is used as a catalyst for copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide, it shows high activity and high selectivity and provides high-molecular weight polycarbonate, and thus easily applicable to commercial processes. In addition, after forming polycarbonate via carbon dioxide/epoxide copolymerization using the complex as a catalyst, the catalyst may be separately recovered from the copolymer. | 02-04-2010 |
20120165549 | NOVEL COORDINATION COMPLEXES AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING POLYCARBONATE BY COPOLYMERIZATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND EPOXIDE USING THE SAME AS CATALYST - Provided are a complex prepared from ammonium salt-containing ligands and having such an equilibrium structural formula that the metal center takes a negative charge of 2 or higher, and a method for preparing polycarbonate via copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using the complex as a catalyst. When the complex is used as a catalyst for copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide, it shows high activity and high selectivity and provides high-molecular weight polycarbonate, and thus easily applicable to commercial processes. In addition, after forming polycarbonate via carbon dioxide/epoxide copolymerization using the complex as a catalyst, the catalyst may be separately recovered from the copolymer. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165575 | NOVEL COORDINATION COMPLEXES AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING POLYCARBONATE BY COPOLYMERIZATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND EPOXIDE USING THE SAME AS CATALYST - Provided are a complex prepared from ammonium salt-containing ligands and having such an equilibrium structural formula that the metal center takes a negative charge of 2 or higher, and a method for preparing polycarbonate via copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using the complex as a catalyst. When the complex is used as a catalyst for copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide, it shows high activity and high selectivity and provides high-molecular weight polycarbonate, and thus easily applicable to commercial processes. In addition, after forming polycarbonate via carbon dioxide/epoxide copolymerization using the complex as a catalyst, the catalyst may be separately recovered from the copolymer. | 06-28-2012 |
20120178899 | NOVEL COORDINATION COMPLEXES AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING POLYCARBONATE BY COPOLYMERIZATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND EPOXIDE USING THE SAME CATALYST - Provided are a complex prepared from ammonium salt-containing ligands and having such an equilibrium structural formula that the metal center takes a negative charge of 2 or higher, and a method for preparing polycarbonate via copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using the complex as a catalyst. When the complex is used as a catalyst for copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide, it shows high activity and high selectivity and provides high-molecular weight polycarbonate, and thus easily applicable to commercial processes. In addition, after forming polycarbonate via carbon dioxide/epoxide copolymerization using the complex as a catalyst, the catalyst may be separately recovered from the copolymer. | 07-12-2012 |
20140221605 | NOVEL COORDINATION COMPLEXES AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING POLYCARBONATE BY COPOLYMERIZATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND EPOXIDE USING THE SAME AS CATALYST - Provided are a complex prepared from ammonium salt-containing ligands and having such an equilibrium structural formula that the metal center takes a negative charge of 2 or higher, and a method for preparing polycarbonate via copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using the complex as a catalyst. When the complex is used as a catalyst for copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide, it shows high activity and high selectivity and provides high-molecular weight polycarbonate, and thus easily applicable to commercial processes. In addition, after forming polycarbonate via carbon dioxide/epoxide copolymerization using the complex as a catalyst, the catalyst may be separately recovered from the copolymer. | 08-07-2014 |
20160075824 | NOVEL COORDINATION COMPLEXES AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING POLYCARBONATE BY COPOLYMERIZATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND EPOXIDE USING THE SAME AS CATALYST - Provided are a complex prepared from ammonium salt-containing ligands and having such an equilibrium structural formula that the metal center takes a negative charge of 2 or higher, and a method for preparing polycarbonate via copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using the complex as a catalyst. When the complex is used as a catalyst for copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide, it shows high activity and high selectivity and provides high-molecular weight polycarbonate, and thus easily applicable to commercial processes. In addition, after forming polycarbonate via carbon dioxide/epoxide copolymerization using the complex as a catalyst, the catalyst may be separately recovered from the copolymer. | 03-17-2016 |
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20110245424 | Precise Control of Molecular Weight and Chain Shape Control in Carbon Dioxide/Epoxide Alternating Copolymerization and Preparation of Low Molecular Weight Poly(alkylene Carbonate) Thereby - This invention relates to a method of preparing poly(alkylene carbonate) that has a molecular weight and polymer chain structure precisely controlled by adding a chain transfer agent composed of a compound having an alcohol or carboxylic acid functional group upon alternating copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using a catalyst composed of a trivalent metal complex compound synthesized from a quaternary ammonium salt-containing Salen type ligand, and to a polymer compound prepared thereby. According to this invention, the polymer compound having a star-shaped chain as well as the polymer having a linear chain can be prepared. The low-molecular-weight poly(alkylene carbonate) has an —OH terminal group and can be used alone as a coating agent, etc., and also in mixtures with an isocyanate compound and thus can be easily utilized to prepare polyurethane. | 10-06-2011 |
20110251355 | Block and Graft Copolymers of Poly(Alkylene Carbonate) and Various Polymers - Provided is preparation of poly(alkylene carbonate) by alternating copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxide. To be specific, provided are a method for preparing block or graft copolymers of the polymer compound and poly(alkylene carbonate) by alternating-copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide by using a metal (III) compound prepared from salen-type ligand with a quaternary ammonium salt as a catalyst in the presence of a polymer compound having a functional group of hydroxyl or carboxylic acid, and block or graft copolymers prepared by the method. | 10-13-2011 |
20120208979 | Flame-Retarding Carbon Dioxide/Epoxide Copolymer and Method for Preparing the Same - There is provided a method for preparing a low-molecular weight poly(alkylene carbonate) of which the molecular weight and chain shape are precisely controlled, by introducing a phosphorous compound having a hydroxyl group as a chain transfer agent in order to regulate the molecular weight, in alternating copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide by using trivalent metal complex prepared from a Salen type ligand containing a quaternary ammonium salt, and a polymer prepared by the method. | 08-16-2012 |
20130289297 | "Precise Control of Molecular Weight and Chain Shape Control in Carbon Dioxide/Epoxide Alternating Copolymerization and Preparation of Low Molecular Weight Poly(alkylene Carbonate) Thereby" - This invention relates to a method of preparing poly(alkylene carbonate) that has a molecular weight and polymer chain structure precisely controlled by adding a chain transfer agent composed of a compound having an alcohol or carboxylic acid functional group upon alternating copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using a catalyst composed of a trivalent metal complex compound synthesized from a quaternary ammonium salt-containing Salen type ligand, and to a polymer compound prepared thereby. According to this invention, the polymer compound having a star-shaped chain as well as the polymer having a linear chain can be prepared. The low-molecular-weight poly(alkylene carbonate) has an —OH terminal group and can be used alone as a coating agent, etc., and also in mixtures with an isocyanate compound and thus can be easily utilized to prepare polyurethane. | 10-31-2013 |
20140163179 | Block and Graft Copolymers of Poly(Alkylene Carbonate) and Various Polymers - Provided is preparation of poly(alkylene carbonate) by alternating copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxide. To be specific, provided are a method for preparing block or graft copolymers of the polymer compound and poly(alkylene carbonate) by alternating-copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide by using a metal (III) compound prepared from salen-type ligand with a quaternary ammonium salt as a catalyst in the presence of a polymer compound having a functional group of hydroxyl or carboxylic acid, and block or graft copolymers prepared by the method. | 06-12-2014 |
20140378651 | Flame-Retarding Carbon Dioxide/Epoxide Copolymer and Method for Preparing the Same - There is provided a method for preparing a low-molecular weight poly(alkylene carbonate) of which the molecular weight and chain shape are precisely controlled, by introducing a phosphorous compound having a hydroxyl group as a chain transfer agent in order to regulate the molecular weight, in alternating copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide by using trivalent metal complex prepared from a Salen type ligand containing a quaternary ammonium salt, and a polymer prepared by the method. | 12-25-2014 |
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20110252587 | MUSICAL APPARATUS - One or more embodiments of the present invention pertain to a toothbrush. The toothbrush includes a head comprising bristles and a body operatively connected to the head including two buttons configured to cause the toothbrush to play at least two different audio when pressed. The toothbrush also includes a lower body operatively connected to the body. | 10-20-2011 |
20120284940 | APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING DENTAL HYGIENE - An apparatus for maintaining dental hygiene is provided. For example, in one embodiment, the apparatus includes a body. The body includes an elongated member configured to extend outward from the body. The elongated member includes a head including a plurality of bristles. The apparatus also includes a cap configured to kill microbes on a plurality of bristles when attached to the body. | 11-15-2012 |
20130039039 | ILLUMINATING APPARATUS - One or more embodiments of the present invention pertain to an illuminating toothbrush. The toothbrush includes at least one illuminating device enclosed within a body of the apparatus. The toothbrush also includes an audio device configured to play audio when the apparatus is activated. The at least one illuminating device is configured to illuminate the body of the apparatus for the predetermined period of time when the audio is played. In certain embodiments, the at least one illuminating device is further configured to illuminate the body of the apparatus based on a beat of the audio. | 02-14-2013 |
20130132388 | APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING BRUSHING HABITS - An apparatus that monitors the brushing history of a user is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus, such as a toothbrush, may capture brushing data when a user is brushing teeth, and store the captured brushing data in a database of the apparatus. | 05-23-2013 |
20130139334 | EDUCATIONAL TOOTHBRUSH - Some embodiments of the present invention describe an educational toothbrush that includes a brush head with bristles, a brush neck, and a body. The body includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion of the body and the bottom portion of the body are configured to operably connect to each other to form the body. The body also includes a button configured to activate the educational toothbrush and deactivate the educational toothbrush. | 06-06-2013 |
20130151662 | APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING BRUSHING HABITS - An apparatus that monitors the brushing history of a user is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus, such as a toothbrush, may capture brushing data when a user is brushing teeth, and store the captured brushing data in a database of the apparatus. | 06-13-2013 |
20140033034 | APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING BRUSHING HABITS - An interactive toothbrush is provided. The toothbrush may include memory including a set of instructions and at least one processor. The set of instructions, with the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the toothbrush to display a list of option to a user via a display panel when a switch to power on the apparatus is pressed. The set of instructions, with the at least one processor, may further be configured to cause the toothbrush to perform an action when a selection from the list of options is received from a user via the display panel. In some embodiments, the set of instructions, with the at least one processor, may further be configured to cause the toothbrush to detect the brushing habits of the user and transmit the brushing habits to another device. | 01-30-2014 |
20140304932 | BLING TOOTHBRUSH - A diamond-like cover for a toothbrush may improve the appearance of the toothbrush. In one embodiment, the toothbrush may include an elongated member including a head with bristles. The body may include a cover with a plurality of slots, each of the plurality of slots containing an ultrasonically sealed diamond-like element. | 10-16-2014 |
20150237126 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MEASURING NUMBER OF USER STEPS - A system for counting shoe and uploading data to a centralized server. The system includes a shoe that counts the number of steps a user takes during a predefined period of time. When the number of steps are greater than a predefined number, e.g., a target, the shoe displays a message congratulating the user. For example, when the target is reach, the display will show a winner message on the shoe. The shoe may be placed on a charging (or docking) station, allowing the shoe to be charged. The charging station may also download the data from the shoe, and transmit the data to a central server. | 08-20-2015 |
20150335144 | TIMING TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush may remind a user when to replace his or her toothbrush. The toothbrush may include a display that displays the number of days left in the recommended life of the toothbrush. The display may also be used to remind the user of the remaining time period, provide messages to the user, or provide advertisements. | 11-26-2015 |
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20130138260 | Systems and Methods for Switch-Controlled VAR Sources Coupled to a Power Grid - Systems and methods for switch-controlled VAR sources coupled to a power grid are described. In some embodiments, a system comprises a distribution power network coupled to a first switch-controlled VAR source. The first switch-controlled VAR source may comprise a processor, a voltage compensation component, and a switch. The first switch-controlled VAR source may be configured to obtain a first delay value, monitor a first proximate voltage, initiate a first delay duration based on the comparison of the first proximate voltage to at least one set point, the first delay duration being based on the first delay value, determine, with the processor, after the first delay duration, whether to connect the voltage compensation component based on the monitored voltage, and control, based on the determination, the switch to connect the voltage compensation component to adjust a network voltage or a network voltage component. | 05-30-2013 |
20130140903 | COMPACT DYNAMIC PHASE ANGLE REGULATORS - Compact dynamic Phase Angle Regulators (CD-PARs) are provided. A Compact Dynamic Phase Angle Regulator (CD-PAR) is a stand-alone device that regulates phase angle through a single transformer. A CD-PAR has no external energy source, uses low-rating devices, and can be isolated from a fault in the grid. A CD-PAR may be implemented in a single-phase or in a three-phase configuration, but the operation of a CD-PAR cross-couples all three phases. A CD-PAR controls both the real and the reactive power flow between two AC sources having the same frequency by inserting a voltage with controllable magnitude and phase. A CD-PAR may be implemented in either a buck configuration or a boost configuration. | 06-06-2013 |
20130173078 | Systems and Methods for Harmonic Resonance Control - Systems and methods for harmonic resonance control are described. In some embodiments, a system comprises a first switch-controlled VAR source and a harmonic management block which may each be configured to be coupled to a distribution power network. The first switch-controlled VAR source may comprise a first processor, a voltage compensation component, and a switch. The first processor may be configured to enable the voltage compensation component after a delay by controlling the switch based on first proximate voltage after a duration associated with the delay to adjust voltage volt-ampere reactive. The harmonic management block may be configured to compare a second proximate voltage to at least one resonant threshold to detect potential resonance caused by enablement of the voltage compensation component and to engage based on the comparison the resonance compensation component to manage the potential resonance. | 07-04-2013 |
20130201733 | ISOLATED DYNAMIC CURRENT CONVERTERS - Isolated Dynamic-Current (“Dyna-C”) converters are converters that convert incoming 3-phase AC or DC power to a mix of DC and AC power via an isolation link. In various embodiments, the isolation link is a high-frequency isolation transformer. Isolated Dyna-C converters may provide a high-frequency galvanic isolation and are able to convert three-phase AC power to three-phase AC power, or three-phase AC power to DC and vice versa. The topology is minimal and the costs are low. Isolated Dyna-C converters provide fast current responses and keep the losses low by using a simplified two-stage conversion and providing a magnetizing current that is dynamically controllable and tailored to the load. An isolated Dyna-C converter may synthesize currents at its input or output ports with an arbitrary phase that is relative to the grid or load voltages, thereby enabling a full independent control over the active and reactive power at its ports. | 08-08-2013 |
20130207471 | IMPUTED DC LINK (IDCL) CELL BASED POWER CONVERTERS AND CONTROL THEREOF - Power flow controllers based on Imputed DC Link (IDCL) cells are provided. The IDCL cell is a self-contained power electronic building block (PEBB). The IDCL cell may be stacked in series and parallel to achieve power flow control at higher voltage and current levels. Each IDCL cell may comprise a gate drive, a voltage sharing module, and a thermal management component in order to facilitate easy integration of the cell into a variety of applications. By providing direct AC conversion, the IDCL cell based AC/AC converters reduce device count, eliminate the use of electrolytic capacitors that have life and reliability issues, and improve system efficiency compared with similarly rated back-to-back inverter system. | 08-15-2013 |
20130278235 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC AC LINE VOLTAGE REGULATION WITH ENERGY SAVING TRACKING - Systems and methods for dynamic AC line voltage regulation are provided. A simple and cost-effective method for achieving AC line voltage regulation in AC systems including split-phase systems, of which the voltage for each voltage line may be regulated over a specified range, is provided. Buck and boost regulation is achieved for lowering or increasing the line voltage, respectively, with reference to the incoming grid voltage. Systems for dynamic AC line voltage regulation may comprise an AC/AC converter which uses fractionally rated switches and magnetics that handle only a fraction of the load current, resulting in lower costs. The use of an AC snubber further provides safe and robust switching of the main switching devices by eliminating failure prone switching sequences that are dependent on accurate assessment of voltage and/or current polarity for AC or bi-directional switches. | 10-24-2013 |
20130308346 | ACTIVE AC SNUBBER FOR DIRECT AC/AC POWER CONVERTERS - Active AC snubbers for AC/AC converters are provided. The active snubbers are actively-controlled AC snubbers that may be used in AC/AC power converters including direct AC converters. The active snubbers provide a free-wheeling path for AC/AC converters, ensuring that the converters are tolerant of errors in measurements and timings and of faults. The desired safe commutation of the switching devices when accurate measurements of voltage and current polarities become difficult or under fault contingencies when trapped energy needs to be dispatched safely is ensured. In addition, the active AC snubber may provide equal voltage sharing among the series-connected devices and clamp output voltages. | 11-21-2013 |
20140103888 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF NETWORK VOLTAGE REGULATING TRANSFORMERS - Methods and systems of network voltage regulating transformers are provided. A network voltage regulating transformer (NVRT) may provide voltage transformation, isolation, and regulation. A NVRT may further provide power factor corrections. Multiple NVRTs may operate autonomously and collectively thereby achieving an edge of network voltage control when installed to a power system. A NVRT comprises a transformer, a VAR source, and a control module. The input current (i.e., the current through the primary side of the transformer), the output current (i.e., the current through the secondary side of the transformer), and/or the output voltage (i.e., the voltage across the secondary side of the transformer) may be monitored. | 04-17-2014 |
20140241019 | MULTI-LEVEL RECTIFIERS - Multi-level rectifiers are provided. A multi-level rectifier may convert a medium AC voltage to a medium DC voltage. A multi-level rectifier may comprise an input inductor, a set of diodes, a set of switches, and a DC link comprising a set of capacitors. One end of the input inductor is coupled to the input AC voltage and the other end of the input inductor is coupled to a pair of diodes that are series connected. The set of switches may be regulated such that the inductor may be coupled to a DC voltage point of the DC link. A multi-level rectifier may operate under a set of operation modes. Each operation mode may be determined from the input voltage and the inductor current. Accordingly, a sinusoidal voltage at the fundamental frequency of the input voltage may be synthesized by selectively switching between adjacent operation modes of the set of operation modes. A multi-level rectifier may be used in connection with a medium voltage to low voltage DC/DC converter to form a power conversion system that converts a medium AC voltage to a low DC voltage. | 08-28-2014 |
20140319910 | DYNAMIC POWER FLOW CONTROLLERS - Dynamic power flow controllers are provided. A dynamic power flow controller may comprise a transformer and a power converter. The power converter is subject to low voltage stresses and not floated at line voltage. In addition, the power converter is rated at a fraction of the total power controlled. A dynamic power flow controller controls both the real and the reactive power flow between two AC sources having the same frequency. A dynamic power flow controller inserts a voltage with controllable magnitude and phase between two AC sources; thereby effecting control of active and reactive power flows between two AC sources. | 10-30-2014 |
20150236508 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EDGE OF NETWORK VOLTAGE CONTROL OF A POWER GRID - Systems and methods for an edge of network voltage control of a power grid are described. A system includes a distribution power network, a plurality of loads (at or near an edge of the distribution power network), and a plurality of shunt-connected, switch-controlled volt ampere reactive (VAR) sources also located at the edge or near the edge of the distribution power network where they may each detect a proximate voltage. The VAR source can determine whether to enable a VAR compensation component therein based on the proximate voltage and adjust network VAR by controlling a switch to enable the VAR compensation component. Further still, each of the VAR sources may be integrated within a customer-located asset, such as a smart meter, and a multitude of such VAR sources can be used to effectuate a distributed controllable VAR source (DCVS) cloud network. | 08-20-2015 |
20150243428 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF FIELD UPGRADEABLE TRANSFORMERS - Methods and systems of field upgradeable transformers are provided. Voltage transformation, intelligence, communications, and control are integrated in a flexible and cost effective manner. A field upgradeable transformer may comprise a transformer module and a cold plate. The transformer module provides voltage transformation. The transformer module is enclosed in a housing containing coolant with dielectric properties, such as mineral oil. The cold plate may be mounted to the housing and thermally coupled to the coolant. Interfaces to the primary side and/or secondary side of transformer module may be configured to be disposed on the surface of the housing. A field upgradable transformer may comprise various electronic modules that are configured to be mounted to the cold plate. An electronic module may be thermally coupled to the coolant, and may be configured to be coupled to the transformer module. An electronic module may monitor the voltage level of the primary side and/or the secondary side of the field upgradeable transformer, the current level through the field upgradeable transformer, the power factor, and/or the coolant temperature; create an outage alert; communicate with a control center; provide electromechanical tap changing; regulate line voltages, power factor, and/or harmonics; and/or mitigate voltage sags. | 08-27-2015 |
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20120067954 | SENSORS, SCANNERS, AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TAGGING CONTENT - A content tagging and management capability is provided for enabling automatic tagging of content and management of tagged content. A sensor is configured for supporting automatic content tagging of content captured by a content capture device. The sensor may be configured for storing object data associated with an object, where at least a portion of the object data is stored securely, and communicating at least a portion of the object data toward the content capture device contemporaneous with a content capture operation by the content capture device. A sensor scanner is configured for supporting automatic content tagging of content where a sensor is used in conjunction with a content capture device. The sensor scanner may include a processor configured for storing object data associated with an object having a sensor associated therewith, and initiating propagation of the object data toward the sensor for storage by the sensor when permission to interface with the sensor is verified. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072419 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TAGGING CONTENT - A content tagging and management capability is provided for enabling automatic tagging of content and management of tagged content. A method includes receiving content including an object, and automatically associating an information structure with the object included within the content to form thereby tagged content. The content may be received locally at a content capture device, and the information structure may be automatically associated with the object by the content capture device. The automatic tagging may be performed at the content capture device when the content is captured by the content capture device. The content may be received at a computer, and the information structure may be automatically associated with the object by the computer. The information structure may be available locally or retrieved from one or more remote devices. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072420 | CONTENT CAPTURE DEVICE AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TAGGING CONTENT - A content tagging and management capability is provided for enabling automatic tagging of content and management of tagged content. An apparatus includes a content capture mechanism configured for capturing content including an object, and a processor configured for automatically associating an information structure with the object included within the content to form thereby tagged content. A method for using a user device for automatically tagging content includes capturing content including an object, receiving object information associated with the object when a sensor associated with the object is detected, and automatically associating an information structure with the object included within the content to form thereby tagged content, where the information structure includes at least a portion of the object information associated with the object. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072463 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING CONTENT TAGGING AND TAGGED CONTENT - A content tagging and management capability is provided for enabling automatic tagging of content and management of tagged content. A registration capability is provided for enabling creation of a user account and association of information with the user account where the information is adapted for supporting automatic content tagging and management of tagged content. An object information management capability is provided for enabling access to object information which may be used when automatically tagging content. A tagged content access capability is provided for enabling access to an information structure by an end user viewing tagged content. A tagged content ownership management and remuneration capability is provided for enabling management of content ownership for tagged content of end users and for managing associated remuneration which may be provided to end user when tagged content is accessed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120084078 | Method And Apparatus For Voice Signature Authentication - A scalable voice signature authentication capability is provided herein. The scalable voice signature authentication capability enables authentication of varied services such as speaker identification (e.g. private banking and access to healthcare account records), voice signature as a password (e.g. secure access for remote services and document retrieval) and the Internet and its various services (e.g., online shopping), and the like | 04-05-2012 |
20120303736 | Method And Apparatus For Achieving Data Security In A Distributed Cloud Computing Environment - A distributed cloud storage system includes a cloud storage broker logically residing between a client platform and a plurality of remote cloud storage platforms. The cloud storage broker mediates execution of a cloud storage process that involves dividing a data item into multiple portions and allocating the portions to multiple selected cloud storage platforms according to first and second rules defining a key known only to the cloud storage broker or to the client. At some later time when it is desired to retrieve the data item, the key is retrieved from storage and the rules are executed in a reverse fashion to retrieve and reassemble the data item. | 11-29-2012 |
20130254364 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PATTERN HIDING AND TRAFFIC HOPPING - A secure communication mechanism is disclosed. The secure communication mechanism may utilize one or more secure communication capabilities to secure communications of various types of users in various types of networks. The secure communication capabilities may include one or more of a user pattern hiding capability (e.g., a user behavior pattern hiding capability, a user communication pattern hiding capability, a user browsing pattern hiding capability, or the like), a gateway hopping capability, or the like, as well as various combinations thereof. The users may include corporate users (e.g., for communications related to corporate matters or for communications related to personal matters), user associated with non-corporate entities, individuals not associated with a corporation or other type of entity (e.g., individual users, groups of users, or the like), or the like. | 09-26-2013 |
20130254830 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSURING COMMUNICATIONS OF CORPORATE USERS - A secure communication capability is disclosed. The secure communication capability is adapted to assure communications by or otherwise associated with a corporate user. The communications by or associated with the corporate user may be supported using a corporate user device(s) and/or a personal user device(s). The communications by or associated with the corporate user may be assured regardless of various elements or factors (e.g., regardless of one or more of a user device used for the communication, a communication channel used for the communication, a communication medium used for the communication, a communication mode used for the communication, and the like). In this manner, a secure blanket is imposed over all communication mechanisms used to support communication by or otherwise associated with the corporate user regarding corporate matters and/or personal matters. | 09-26-2013 |
20130254854 | INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTION VIRTUALIZATION MECHANISMS - A virtualization capability is adapted support virtualization for an individual or an institution. The virtualization for an individual or an institution may be provided using mappings of real information to virtual information. The virtualization for an individual or an institution may be used to support secure communications by the individual or an institution (e.g., electronic communications, non-electronic communications, or the like). The virtualization for an individual or an institution may include various types of E.164 Number Mapping (ENUM) virtualization, such as user ENUM virtualization, infrastructure ENUM virtualization, private ENUM virtualization, enterprise ENUM virtualization, and the like. The virtualization for an individual or an institution may include virtualization for online transactions in a manner that hides real information associated with the individual or an institution (e.g., name, mailing address, or the like) from the online vendor. The virtualization for an individual or an institution may include other types of virtualization. | 09-26-2013 |
20130275229 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UNIVERSAL PERSONAL DATA PORTABILITY - A universal personal data portability capability is disclosed. The universal personal data portability supports automated porting of personal data of a user from a plurality of environments to a personal data store of the user. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275409 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UNIVERSAL PERSONAL DATA PORTABILITY - A universal personal data portability capability is disclosed. The universal personal data portability supports automated porting of personal data of a user from a plurality of environments to a personal data store of the user. | 10-17-2013 |
20140025680 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TAGGING CONTENT - A content tagging and management capability is provided for enabling automatic tagging of content and management of tagged content. A method includes receiving content including an object, and automatically associating an information structure with the object included within the content to form thereby tagged content. The content may be received locally at a content capture device, and the information structure may be automatically associated with the object by the content capture device. The automatic tagging may be performed at the content capture device when the content is captured by the content capture device. The content may be received at a computer, and the information structure may be automatically associated with the object by the computer. The information structure may be available locally or retrieved from one or more remote devices. | 01-23-2014 |
20160112930 | SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENCE AMONG COMMUNICATION NODES - An illustrative example communication system designed according to an embodiment of this invention includes a controller and a data storage accessible by the controller. The data storage includes information indicating possible communication links among communication devices within a selected region. At least one node communicates with user devices. The at least one node has an intelligence gathering module that detects at least one signal from at least one other network device capable of communicating with user devices, and processes information regarding the at least one other network device based on the at least one detected signal. The at least one node communicates the information regarding the at least one other network device to the controller and the controller includes the information regarding the at least one other network device in the stored information of the data storage. | 04-21-2016 |
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20080285726 | IP Voice Call Surveillance Through Use Of Non-Dedicated IP Phone With Signal Alert Provided To Indicate Content Of Incoming Call Prior To An Answer As Being A Monitored Call - Surveillance of IP telephony may be performed through the use of conventional telephone equipment, according to principles of the invention while preventing giving indication to the monitored phone by alerting the user of the monitoring phone to such surveillance use prior to pick up by an agent for engagement of the monitoring phone in response to the alert. Such alerts may assume many forms such as ringing, visual indicators, data readouts, activating ancillary equipment, various flags, etc. This alert prior to surveillance is distinct from alerts used for normal non-surveillance calls, which the monitoring phone is capable of receiving. | 11-20-2008 |
20090154681 | System with Call Forward Profile - A method and system for providing call forwarding in an IP telephone network is disclosed. First, when a telephone number for a first telephone from a second telephone is dialed, the call is routing to a call manager. Call setup procedures with a BRG responsible for the first telephone are then initiated. The BRG then checks stored call forwarding profiles to determine whether there is an active call forwarding profile for the first telephone. The call is connected to the first telephone if an active call forwarding profile is not found. However, if an active call forwarding profile is found, the call forwarding information is sent to the call manager. The call is routed to at least a third telephone based on the call forwarding information. | 06-18-2009 |
20090310600 | Personal Control of Address Assignments & Greeting Options for Multiple BRG Ports - A method and apparatus for providing multiple telephone lines using a single directory number. A method and apparatus for associating multiple directory numbers with multiple telephone lines. A broadband residential gateway (BRG) is a user interface to a broadband communication system providing packetized telephone service and other media services. The BRG has multiple ports, and each port is connected to one or more telephones. The multiple ports may be mapped to a single directory number, or the multiple ports may be mapped to multiple directory numbers. The BRG can provide greeting and message features. A greeting may instruct a caller to select a port which is associated with a party the caller is attempting to reach. Also, a message, played after the greeting, may further instruct the caller. | 12-17-2009 |
20120093038 | System With Call Forward Profile - A method and system for providing call forwarding in an IP telephone network is disclosed. First, when a telephone number for a first telephone from a second telephone is dialed, the call is routing to a call manager. Call setup procedures with a BRG responsible for the first telephone are then initiated. The BRG then checks stored call forwarding profiles to determine whether there is an active call forwarding profile for the first telephone. The call is connected to the first telephone if an active call forwarding profile is not found. However, if an active call forwarding profile is found, the call forwarding information is sent to the call manager. The call is routed to at least a third telephone based on the call forwarding information. | 04-19-2012 |
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20130308498 | RESPONDING TO A CALL WITH A PROMPT AND ROUTING THE CALL TO A PHONE SELECTED IN RESPONSE TO THE PROMPT - A method and apparatus provide multiple telephone lines using a single directory number. A method and apparatus associate multiple directory numbers with multiple telephone lines. A broadband residential gateway (BRG) is a user interface to a broadband communication system providing packetized telephone service and other media services. The BRG can provide greeting and message features. A greeting may instruct a caller to select a name or extension which is associated with a party the caller is attempting to reach. Also, a message, played after the greeting, may further instruct the caller. | 11-21-2013 |
20140126429 | System With Call Forward Profile - A method and system for providing call forwarding in an IP telephone network is disclosed. First, when a telephone number for a first telephone from a second telephone is dialed, the call is routing to a call manager. Call setup procedures with a BRG responsible for the first telephone are then initiated. The BRG then checks stored call forwarding profiles to determine whether there is an active call forwarding profile for the first telephone. The call is connected to the first telephone if an active call forwarding profile is not found. However, if an active call forwarding profile is found, the call forwarding information is sent to the call manager. The call is routed to at least a third telephone based on the call forwarding information. | 05-08-2014 |
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